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Antique New York Militia discharge paper, signed by Brig. General in 1844
Antique New York Militia discharge paper, signed by Brig. General in 1844
Antique New York Militia discharge paper, signed by Brig. General in 1844
Antique New York Militia discharge paper, signed by Brig. General in 1844

Antique New York Militia discharge paper, signed by Brig. General in 1844

$ 9.37

Availability: 87 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition--no rips or tears, some yellowing, one fold mark
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    Description

    This original interesting piece of history is approximately 7-3/4" x 5-1/2" in size.  It describes a release and honorable discharge of a soldier in the New York militia by Brigadier General H.L. Bradley in 1844.  A transcription of the document is approximately as follows:
    "State of New York Brigade ____"  . . . "This April 27, 1844" . . ."Brig. Gen. H.L. Bradley has accepted the resignation of ___ Jeremiah Pierce of the 14 Regiment 13 Brigade 13 Division of the militia of this state is is hereby at his own request honorably discharged from that said office"
    (signed)  "H.L. Bradley, Brig. Gen."
    The condition of this document is good--no tears or holes, no paper loss, some yellowing of the paper.